There are 7 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
5h 53m€43–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon427.9 km
5h 29m€28Train
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
8h€129–257Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
- Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CFE - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
6h 1m€261–570Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
6h 10m€44–80Drive 428.4 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachoncar 428.4 km
4h 22m€67–96Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
6h 54m€108–266
Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Arcachon via Nevers, St Pierre Des Corps and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Arcachon is 427 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 5h 53m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon.
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What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Arcachon via Nevers, St Pierre Des Corps, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–750
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €170–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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